jasmontas

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  1. I know this is easy to say, but not easy to do. But, be patient. I know after my separation/divorce process (4 years), I was almost desperate at times to prove that I could nurture a healthy marriage and be a great husband and provider. That desperation to prove, that need to be needed and to fill that hole of loneliness, just lead to more hurt. What I lacked at the time was the Gospel and a healthy dose of patience. In my own experience I was in way too much of a hurry. I had an idealization of what I wanted in a wife and tried to make the women I dated into that idealization. In a way, trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. That attitude just led to more heartbreak and loneliness. I myself am a new member. I cannot have anymore children and accepted the fact when it came to be baptized that it would be a long while before I meet a woman with the same beliefs as I who will marry me. I know exactly where your coming from in that department. Is being alone tough? Yes Is being a single parent difficult? INCREDIBLY (I have a son) But for me, my focus now is my growth in the Gospel and my relationship with Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. And then when Heavenly Father feels that I'm ready for a spouse and my future spouse is ready for me, then we will be introduced and that still small voice will guide us towards an eternal marriage. All I can say is focus on your family, your studies and you. Keep the faith that when the time is right, it will be obvious to you.
  2. Hello Folks! I'm new to this forum and a recent convert to the Church. Even though I've had family that has been members of the Church of as long as my 35 years on this Earth, I'm basically starting from scratch since I started investigating in October of last year. I was baptized in March of this year (2010) at the ripe old age of 35 and constantly wonder what took me so long. That is whole another story in and of itself. While I know the Church is true, the change in this life hasn't been the easiest. My Brothers and Sisters in my Branch, along with my family have been outstanding in helping me learn and grow in the Gospel. While I know that I'm now on the right bath, the tug back to the 'old life' is still there and at times a real battle. Even with each step back there has been several steps forward, making my testimony that much more stronger along the way. As I lurked through this forums in the past, reading the great discussions, I look forward to participating in many of them and learning as much as I can. Before opening my heart to the Church and Gospel last year, I can say that my views of the Church were very skewed and misguided. In fact, I was the last person my family ever thought that they would see become a member. And a Thank You in advance for the folks who put this together!